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McCurtain County Health Department

District 9 - Welcome!

Welcome to the McCurtain County Health Department. Our staff works hard to provide compassionate, non-judgmental care, and top-notch customer service to our clients.

Whether it is through outreach events or clinic appointments, we hope that you will see the passion your local health department has for serving the community.


Our MISSION is: To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.

Our VISION is: Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.

Our VALUES are: Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability


Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(closed weekends and state holidays)

Regional Administrative Director
Juli Montgomery

District Nurse Manager
Melissa Locke

Business Manager
Michelle Hisaw

Business Manager
Cheryl McElhaney

Administrative Programs Officer
Laini Partain

Local Emergency Response Coordinator
James Schulz

Public Health Specialist
Nicole Kell

Health Planning Manager
Lesa Curry

Allied Health Coordinator
Becky Barnes

Assistant District Nurse Manager
Misty Newby

Early Intervention Supervisor
Peyton Hodges

Child Guidance Supervisor
Donna Engleman

Children First Program Supervisor
Lynn Tackett

Nutrition Therapist Supervisor
Brian Musgrove

Construction/Maintenance Supervisor
Terry Martin

The McCurtain County Board of Health is comprised of five appointed members who voluntarily serve as an advisory panel to the county health director. The board meets quarterly to discuss public health needs, clinical updates, health trends and review and approve annual budget.

  • Chris Skelton, Appointed By Commissioner of Health appointment
  • Kendra Lavon Gross, Appointed By Commissioner of Health appt
  • Johnnie Lee Meredith, Appointed By Associate District Judge appt
  • Karyn Lane, Appointed By County Commissioner appointment
  • John Williams, Appointed By County Commissioner appointment

The health department will give you current testing information or help you make a COVID 19 vaccine appointment.

Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins will be seen if staff is available.

For the latest information and COVID-19 resources please check out our OSDH COVID-19 website

You can also dial 211 for questions. Dialing 211 helps direct callers to services for, among others, the elderly, the disabled, those who do not speak English, those with a personal crisis, those with limited reading skills, and those who are new to their communities – other information about 211 services

COVID-19 Integrated County View – Current Risk Level

What Prevention Steps Should You Take Based on Your COVID-19 Community Level?

Community Burden Levels
Low Medium High
People may choose to mask at any time.
People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.
As of April 18, 2022 masks are no longer required on public transportation – Check the link in case circumstances have changed. 

If you are immunocompromised or high risk for severe disease, learn more about how to protect yourself with additional CDC recommendations for each COVID-19 Community Level.


Contact Information

McCurtain County Health Department
1400 Lynn Ln.
Idabel, OK, 74745
Phone: (580) 286-6628
Fax: (580) 286-2012

TO REPORT A PUBLIC HEALTH DISEASE OR OUTBREAK
CALL 405-271-4060, ANSWERED 24 HOURS/7 DAYS A WEEK.